White Eagles & Firebird

by Rachael Beresford

White Eagles: Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, 18-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eagles, Poland's valiant air force. When the Nazis reach the town where she is based, Kristina makes a daring escape, but she doesn't realise that she's carrying a stowaway in her plane. Will Kristina be able to navigate the most challenging flight of her life and reach safety amid the turmoil of war?

Firebird: Nastia is no traitor. She is a fearless pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight to defend the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems and when the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that Nastia once knew is challenged.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Audiobook, Fiction

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Reviews

[TwoDrinks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tried to read this twice as wasn’t fussed on the narrator’s take on one of the voices. Enjoyed the contrasting view points. Would recommend to teens doing WW2 as think it gives another view to help themmsee another side.

[JoLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This bind-up consists of two stories by Elizabeth Wein. White Eagles is about a Polish pilot and Firebird is about a Russian pilot. Elizabeth Wein writes a very niche genre--early aviators (primarily female)--and she does it so well.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

3 stars - White Eagles
2.5 - Firebird

2 quick easy war stories that were good and dealt with some important topics

[Raz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complete review available: White Eagles and Firebird

It was really interesting to learn about the war and politics from a non-British perspective, and actually, I'd have liked more from both of the stories. There was much potential and I don't think it was all totally explored.